Wolves defender Jelle van Damme has claimed he could return to Anderlecht in January after struggling to settle in England.

The Belgian joined Wolves this summer from Anderlecht but has been limited to four appearances because of injury.

His wife, who is expecting their second child, has stayed behind in Belgium, and Wolves boss Mick McCarthy admitted last week the 26-year-old was suffering from homesickness.

McCarthy insisted Van Damme was committed to staying at Molineux but the player himself gave a somewhat different story to press in Belgium.

He said: "The coach (McCarthy) has asked me: 'If you had the choice to return to Anderlecht, would you do it?' I have answered, 'Yes'.

"In January, if we see that things are not possible between Wolverhampton and me, we will remain good friends."

Anderlecht have not had the best start to the Jupiler League season and fans were chanting Van Damme's name after the 5-1 defeat by Standard Liege on Sunday.

He added: "I've heard something about that, but that changes nothing. Do I regret that I left? Regret is a big word. At that moment, Anderlecht and I just made a choice."

The problems are piling up for McCarthy, with Wolves having lost four Premier League matches in a row to drop to second bottom of the table.

Captain Karl Henry is suspended for three games after his sending-off against Wigan on Saturday while injuries have also taken their toll.

The latest blow came with the news Ronald Zubar is to have surgery to remove a bone spur on his ankle and will be out of action for a month.

McCarthy told www.wolves.co.uk: "He could have had an injection in it, but the problem would have probably come back. It's the best time to get it done because at least we've got two weeks without a game.

"But we've missed him and it's a blow because he's played very well for us and he's a good player to have."

On a more positive note, long-serving goalkeeper Matt Murray has been awarded a testimonial after 20 years at the club.

The 29-year-old was forced to retire this summer because of ongoing injury problems but took up a coaching role with the academy and will also work with Wolves Community Trust, the club's official charity.

Murray said: "Although I have been here for 20 years, obviously I was blown away when (CEO) Jez (Moxey) told me about the testimonial.

"It was a complete surprise. I've said before how brilliant the club has been with me - they have already gone above and beyond. But to do that is just different class. It speaks volumes for the club and me and my family are delighted."